ATTIC Wausau
618 Jackson St., Wausau, WI 54402
Childrens Wisconsin
Address: 705 South 24th Avenue, Suite 400, Wausau, WI 54401 · Map
Phone: (715) 848-1457
Website: childrenswi.org
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Outpatient mental health facility
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Special programs
- Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents
- Payment accepted
- Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
Questions to ask Childrens Wisconsin
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Wisconsin. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Childrens Wisconsin
Childrens Wisconsin reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Wisconsin Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Wausau
Measured from the population center of Marathon County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Rothschild, about 4.8 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Wausau, about 5.2 miles (2 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Rothschild, about 4.8 miles (3 within 25 miles)
See the Marathon County treatment map, methadone clinics near Marathon County and Suboxone doctors near Marathon County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Childrens Wisconsin offer?
Childrens Wisconsin reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Childrens Wisconsin accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Childrens Wisconsin located?
705 South 24th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Wausau?
From the center of Marathon County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Rothschild, about 4.8 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.